How to Implement Continuous Data Protection While Traveling

The Importance of Continuous Data Protection

How do you ensure Continuous Data Protection While Traveling? It is safe to assume that many of the approximately 1.1 billion passengers who pass through airports in the United States each year use the public Wi-Fi networks available in airports for a variety of purposes, including both work and entertainment.

However, not all public Wi-Fi networks can be guaranteed to be secure. Security settings may have been incorrectly configured, or con artists may have impersonated a legitimate website. When a piece of hardware connects to an unsecured wireless network, potential cybercriminals gain access to any sensitive personal or business information that it may contain.
Let’s look at the various ways people can avoid this and other potential hazards while traveling.

How to Stay Safe When Using Public Wi-Fi

Many people today rely on the internet for both their professional and personal lives. When you’re on the road, connecting to a readily available Wi-Fi network may appear to be a viable option. As a result, cybercriminals frequently create open networks that look like official Wi-Fi. If you search for a connection, for example, you might come across terms like “San Diego International Airport Wi-Fi” and “SDIA Public.”

The attackers attempt to fool people into connecting to the imposter network by “spoofing” the legitimate network. Following that, cybercriminals can steal the login credentials for your personal or business accounts, as well as payment information for any purchases or data files you may send or receive.

If you must use public Wi-Fi, always check with a member of staff at the location to determine which network is the official one before connecting to it. This will help protect your passwords, banking or credit card information, and company data from being stolen or compromised.

Carrying Your Own Phone Charger

The average traveler checks their phone 344 times per day on average. This number may increase when they are away from home. Because of the potential for rapid discharge, it is critical to have multiple charging options available. Even if it appears to be a lifesaver, be on the lookout for “juice jacking” whenever you use a public charging station.

“Juice jacking” refers to the act of cybercriminals creating a bogus charging station. Because many mobile devices use the same cable for charging and data connections, the thieves could potentially access data or install malware on devices that are plugged in. This facilitates the thieves’ criminal activities.

It is safer to bring your own charger and look for a free electrical outlet to plug your device into.

Being Conscious of One’s Surroundings

Not all security flaws are the result of technological flaws. A thief only needed to look over your shoulder to steal your usernames, passwords, or credit card information. It’s possible that they’ll use their own mobile device to photograph the information on your screen.

Family and Business Protection

Traveling can be exciting!. Unfortunately, just because you are on vacation does not mean hackers will stop trying to gain access to your personal and business data. Even if the worst-case scenario occurs, with an easily implemented security framework, you should be able to quickly identify and recover from a cyber intrusion to limit the amount of damage. One way to also stay safe is to implement a credit freeze while traveling.

This is where IdentityForce’s well-known identity theft protection comes in handy. We will constantly monitor your sensitive personal information and assist you in restoring your identity if it is stolen or compromised in any way. You can use this service to protect yourself, your family, or your business by providing ID theft protection as an employee benefit.